Mini R55 R56 Front Right O/S Sport Seat Cloth Fabric Red Leather

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Mini R55 R56 Front Right O/S Sport Seat Cloth Fabric Red Leather is an original interior component from the Seats and benches category, designed for dynamic driving and firm driver support. The sporty seat profile and contrasting red-and-black styling emphasize the character of the Mini vehicle, while improving ergonomics and comfort in daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2753498-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2753498
• Substitutable numbers: 2753498, 52102753498
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Sporty design and purpose

The presented seat belongs to the group of sporty front seats, designed for installation on the passenger side in the first row of seats. The contoured backrest and clearly defined seat bolsters ensure stable body support during faster driving, reducing unwanted sliding in corners.

Its placement in the front part of the cabin on the right side helps maintain a consistent interior style in versions equipped with sports seats, while allowing for precise alignment with the factory mounting points in the Mini body.

Upholstery material and color scheme

The upholstery is made of a material referred to as half-leather, combining leather surfaces with other upholstery components. This solution improves durability and makes the seat easier to keep clean compared to fully fabric seats.

The dominant red color combined with black elements creates a bold, sporty contrast, characteristic of the sportier Mini versions. This color combination blends well with both dark and lighter dashboard finishes, highlighting the individual character of the interior.

Benefits of installing a Mini sports seat

Using a seat with a sporty profile instead of a standard one brings a number of practical benefits, especially in cars used dynamically or on longer routes:

• better lateral support for the torso and thighs, which improves vehicle control in corners,
• more stable seating position, conducive to precise steering and pedal operation,
• consistent, sporty cabin aesthetics, in line with the Mini brand character,
• easier maintenance of the upholstery thanks to the use of leather surfaces.

For users who want to refresh the interior or restore it to a configuration close to the factory one, such a seat is a functional and visually attractive solution.

Selection, installation, and vehicle compatibility

As a dismantled part, the seat is intended for reinstallation in Mini cars with the appropriate interior configuration. When selecting, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the mounts, the type of floor installation, and the additional equipment in the specific vehicle.

Thanks to its factory design, the seat works with the original mounting points in the body, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the correct geometry of the seating position. In many cases, installation is limited to mechanically bolting the seat and connecting the appropriate connectors, in accordance with the specific car's configuration.

Interior expansion and related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional seats, a rear bench, or other sports seats, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.

If you are considering a wider cabin transformation and want to better understand how branded seats from dismantling affect comfort and the perceived value of the car, read our guide: Interior transformation: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and increase the value of the car.